The First Alabama Cavalry

U.S. Army

The First Alabama Cavalry U.S. Army

Organized July 12, 1862 - Dedicated October 20, 1865

Huntsville, Alabama

Colonel George E. Spenser, CommanderOrganized by special order No. 100 by Major General Don Carols Buell of U.S. Army. Over 2000 enlisted during the existence ...

First Papermaking In Alabama

Gulf States Paper Corporation (3/4 mile Northeast) began production in April 1929 to introduce the modern pulp and paper industry to Alabama. Based on the state's fast-growing forests, paper became a major Alabama industry.

The Tuskaloosa Paper Company made Alabama's first ...

Christ Episcopal Church, Tuscaloosa Alabama

Organized January 7, 1828

The second oldest Episcopal Church in Alabama. Construction begun 1829, completed 1830 at cost of $1700. Enlarged and remodeled in 1880 from original Greek Revival design to present Gothic lines. First pews sold to highest bidder; ...

University of Alabama’s Slavery Apology

Buried near this plaque are Jack Rudolph and William “Boysey” Brown, two slaves owned by University of Alabama faculty, and William J. Crawford, a University student who died in 1844.

Rudolph was born in Africa about 1791 and died May 5, ...

The Lower Alabama Vietnam Veterans Memorial

President John F. Kennedy said, " A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors; the men it remembers."

It is our intention to remember and honor these men from Alabama ...

The First Baptist Church Huntsville, Alabama

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The First Baptist Church Huntsville Alabama

Oldest Baptist Church (Missionary) in Alabama organized June 3, 1809 as the West Fork of Flint River Church. Presiding Clergy:

John Canterbury, John McCutchen and John Nicholson.

Renamed Enon Church and called John Canterbury as 1st ...

Garrity's Alabama Battery

Maj. Alfred R. Courtney's Artillery Battalion.

Garrity's Alabama Battery.

Two 10 Pdr. Parrotts, Two 12 Pdr. Napoleons.

Maj. Alfred R. Courtney's Artillery Battalion.

Hindman's Division.

Nov. 1863.

Capt. James Garrity, Commanding.

1st Lieut. Philip Bond.

1st Lieut. Maynard A. Hassell.

2nd Lieut. Henry F. Carroll.

The section of Parrott guns ...

Bayou La Batre, Alabama

The stream near the site, known as Bayou la Batre, was known during the period of French occupation as "Riviere d'Erbane," then as "Rivere la batterie" because of the French artillery battery located on it's banks. The towns name consists ...